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ALLAHABAD: The grand statue of Lord Janardana was established at Ram Janki Mandir in Lakshagrah area after a delay of about three months on the occasion of Somvati Amavasya. Numerous devotees took a holy dip in the Ganga on the occasion.

Mangalore, Aug 29: Hundreds of devotees gathered at Shri Someshwar Temple here on Monday August 29 on the occasion of Shravan Amavasya. Shravan Amavasya is considered to be one of the most auspicious days as per Hindu calendar.

As will the sense of gratitude and pride with which rural India worships its bullocks on the day of Pithori Amavasya, also known as Bail Pola in Maharashtra. Bullocks help farmers plough the land, irrigate the fields, provide manure.

Aati Amavasya and Shravana Amavasya are other special festivals celebrated here. Devotees, especially newlyweds, visit the temple during Aati Amavasya to take a dip in the Gadha Teertha. Monkeys can be found in plenty in the temple premises.

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